unit 8: nationalism & its echoes. todays goal we will understand: ◦ what nationalism is ◦...
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Unit 8: Nationalism & Its Echoes
Todays goalWe will understand:
◦What Nationalism is◦Positive & negative outcomes of
Nationalism
Nationalism – What is it?At your table groups, brainstorm
what bonds create the nation-state of the USA.◦Social bonds, political bonds,
economic bonds?
Write down as many ideas as you can come up with of things that tie us together. ◦Write them down, even if you think
you are wrong.
Choose the Best Five…
Write them on the board.
If the one you are thinking of is already up there, put a next to it!
Nationalism – What it actually is…A belief that people should be
loyal to their nationNew idea in Europe in the 1800’sReally came about after the
Atlantic Revolutions◦Remember Latin America was the
first to really push this idea of nationalism or loyalty to a nation.
◦Europe came after them.
Rise of modern Nationalism is tied to:Spread of Democratic Ideas
◦With Atlantic revolutions…Growth of educated Middle Class
◦Remember, rich middle class really came out of the first phase of the Industrial Revolution
Bonds that Create a Nation-State
Nation-
StateCulture
History
Language Territory
Nationality
Religion
Culture
Nation-State
Culture
History
Language Territory
Nationality
Religion
A shared way of life ◦ Food◦ Dress◦ Behavior◦ ideals
History
Nation-State
Culture
History
Language Territory
Nationality
Religion
A common pastCommon
experiences
Language
Nation-State
Culture
History
Language Territory
Nationality
Religion
Different dialects of one language
One dialect becomes “national language”
Territory
Nation-
StateCulture
History
Language Territory
Nationality
Religion
A certain territory that belongs to the ethnic group
It’s “Land”
Nationality
Nation-
StateCulture
History
Language
Territory
Nationality
Religion
Belief in common ethnic ancestry that may or may not be true
Religion
Nation-
StateCulture
History
Language Territory
Nationality
Religion
A religion shared by all or most of the people
Positive Results of Nationalism People within a nation overcoming their differences for the common good
The overthrow of colonial ruleDemocratic government in nations throughout the world
Competition among nations spurring scientific and technological advances
Negative Results of NationalismForced assimilation of minority cultures into a nation’s majority culture
Ethnic cleansingRise of extreme nationalistic movements such as Nazism
Competition between nations leading to warfare.
Map Analysis Worksheet Complete the worksheet
independently or with a partner
Homework: Nationalism causes reading and Q’s due WEDNESDAY
Nationalistic ImagesCreate a collage depicting the 6 bonds that create nation-states.◦Use hand-drawn images, printed images, or images from magazines
◦On the back of your collage, explain how the images you used demonstrate the bonds that hold together nation-states.
You may work individually or in partners